Teen Gothic

Tonight we dive into the dark underworld of Gothic Rock! Rising from the ashes of late 70s punk, Goth Rock mixed the batwing style of Bram Stoker's Dracula with bizarre sentiments, black humor and a big beat. This classic episode (part of the Night Flight Series 'Twenty Years of Rock N' Roll Style') is a tour de force of goth bands and their myriad solo offshoots. Fittingly kicking off with Bauhaus' "Bela Lugosi's Dead," this episode also features music from Peter Murphy, Love and Rockets, The Damned, Sisters of Mercy, Fields of the Nephilim and more. Hope all you post-punk ghouls enjoy!

This is copied and pasted from my email since I am am not familiar with all the ins and outs of Reddit.😄

Hey darklings, I’m beginning to make plans to attend Wave-Gotik-Treffen in 2023. I don’t plan to make any concrete decisions until the set list is released ;). I’ve dreamt of going since I was a teen and I’m finally in a position to make it happen. I’ve never traveled outside of the U.S. and I plan to go alone. I’m a bit nervous, but I have confidence in myself. I’m here asking for any advice or guidance. What do you wish you knew your first year that you know now? I’d also love to meet some folks who also plan to attend from the U.S. Thanks much my friends! <3

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This is one of my all time favorite Cure songs. I of course love the rawness of this live version from the John Peel broadcast. I believe it's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, and it further aided in my appreciation for this band. <3